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  1. R.J.

    Rocker / Lifter knock.....

    Seafoam
  2. R.J.

    setting valve lash...

    This method of adjusting rockers will guarantee that the cam lobe of the cylinder that is being adjusted is at its lowest point. With the piston at TDC, with both valves in the closed position, do the following: The first thing you want to do is verify zero valve lash. The best way to do...
  3. R.J.

    question for those of you with flowmaster american thunder

    American Thunder catback, and 285 tires resting on 17x10.5" rims. No rubbing anywhere on anything.
  4. R.J.

    Play in the rear axle

    I don't know because I bought the car with the gears installed. Since then I have replaced the axle bearings. I have also rebuilt the rear end. i.e new clutch packs and shims.
  5. R.J.

    Play in the rear axle

    How much in/out and up/down play is normal for a rear axle? With my car jacked up and the rear brakes removed, I can slide my axle in and out about 1/8 of an inch. With the brakes and tire installed I can lift up on the tire and feel/hear play between the axle bearing and axle shaft. Is any of...
  6. R.J.

    strange noise

    did you prime the engine after you put it all back together?
  7. R.J.

    I put a new IAC, but idle still dies.

    Try resetting your idle with this procedure: Begin with a cold vehicle. The idea here is to get the car to a firm cold idle with enough air bleed capacity left in the idle circuit for IAC adjustment. The idle stop should be set first. Back out the idle stop screw, away from the bell crank...
  8. R.J.

    Car dies randomly(with video)

    With the new throttle body maybe you need to reset your idle and TPS voltage. Try this: Begin with a cold vehicle. The idea here is to get the car to a firm cold idle with enough air bleed capacity left in the idle circuit for IAC adjustment. The idle stop should be set first. Back out...
  9. R.J.

    Car will not idle

    Try resetting your idle with the following procedure. If your idle problem is NOT being caused by a bad part or vacuum leak then I have never seen this not fix the problem! Begin with a cold vehicle. The idea here is to get the car to a firm cold idle with enough air bleed capacity left in...
  10. R.J.

    Should my UCA move?

    Even brand new UCA's will move a little, even by hand.
  11. R.J.

    Pypes performance X-pipe?

    I had their x-pipe on my 95, the fit was good but it did not come with any hangers.
  12. R.J.

    valve cover clearance

    Anderson Ford Motorsport Home Page Chrome VC's clear rockers and fit under the intake ($80.00)
  13. R.J.

    lifters wont hold prime

    Are all of the holes on the lash adjusters facing down? (towards the header)
  14. R.J.

    Proper Caster & Camber

    SaleenGT2001: What do you think of my new specs? LF caster 4.07 camber -.55 toe .17 RF caster 4.37 camber -.48 toe .15 Total toe .32
  15. R.J.

    idleing high

    Try resetting your idle with the following procedure. If your idle problem is NOT being caused by a bad part (i.e. IAC) or a vacuum leak then I have never seen this not fix the problem! Begin with a cold vehicle. The idea here is to get the car to a firm cold idle with enough air bleed...
  16. R.J.

    Proper Caster & Camber

    Thanks for your help
  17. R.J.

    Proper Caster & Camber

    PM sent to SaleenGT2001
  18. R.J.

    Oil and filter quick Q's?????

    Mobil 1 and Motorcraft filter NO FRAM!!
  19. R.J.

    engine idle problem..need help

    Replace your IAC (don't buy it from Auto Zone) then reset your idle with this procedure: You will probably get a million different responses on how to do this. This is how I have done it and it works for me. And I've done it a lot. 1. Disconnect the negative terminal to your battery and...
  20. R.J.

    Greasing the ole balljoint

    +1 pump till you see the boot moving.